White sand between your toes at Carmel Beach

If you’ve ever watched the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am on television, you’ve seen the dogs frolicking in the waves at Carmel Beach. This famously picturesque beach offers visitors stunning ocean views, and views of nearby Pebble Beach (and yes, the Golf Links) to the north and Point Lobos to the south. This beach is known for its soft white sand, but if you don’t love that feeling on your feet (no judging here) or the idea of unleashed dogs greeting you, Scenic Road runs adjacent to the beach and offers beautiful views as well. Parking can be challenging, we recommend weekday mornings. Before or after your excursion you can include a trip to Ocean Avenue for supplies (and perhaps some other shopping).

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— Content by Keira Silver, Herald Correspondent